The native Christians inside the Legations are said to have behaved splendidly and were an immense source of help. They also are to leave immediately for Tientsin.
Ministers in Peking all confirm that the whole movement is purely a Government one; the Boxers are only a pretence, having no guns.
Li Hung-chang is in with the hostile ministry; this is confirmed by Ministers in Peking.
Shelling during the Inst 1L days in Peking was terrific, avar 2,000 shell being fred, vigorous, though futile, attempt being made to massacre everybody.
Te is believed that the troops will remain in Peking until reinforcements arrive; they are much fatigued with the severe fighting and marches they had during the past few days.
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